Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Released July 2007
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

The SX210 IS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS scores against the Fujifilm S5 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm S5 Pro
SX210 IS | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2007 | Newer by 36 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm S5 Pro | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro
SX210 IS | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 90 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2007-07-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4256 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 pounds) | 920g (2.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 448 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $226 | $548 |